Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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